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- despite having some very hot weather, each day a little more was cleared, a few more big weeds and out of control pl...
17/01/2025

- despite having some very hot weather, each day a little more was cleared, a few more big weeds and out of control plants tended to. As the main approach to the front door, I was determined to get this sorted - something most people would probably get done over a weekend took me a month. It took perseverance, and as well as about which new plants should be purchased and what they would look like once fully grown.

Here are the results which I’m pretty chuffed with. While at times this was completely frustrating in terms of positivity for , now it’s done - it’s fabulous!

As we head into the silly season, you sometimes just have to take time out, recharge, reassess and hang out with your mo...
07/12/2024

As we head into the silly season, you sometimes just have to take time out, recharge, reassess and hang out with your most faithful friend.

Summers on its way!….….You know when the tar seal starts to melt, it’s started!
28/11/2024

Summers on its way!….

….You know when the tar seal starts to melt, it’s started!

How many animals can you see?1,2 and 3 all hanging out now it’s a bit cooler after the hot day today!
27/11/2024

How many animals can you see?

1,2 and 3 all hanging out now it’s a bit cooler after the hot day today!

Warmer nights make taking in our breathtaking view, even more breathtaking!We are so lucky to have our piece of paradise...
19/11/2024

Warmer nights make taking in our breathtaking view, even more breathtaking!

We are so lucky to have our piece of paradise!

The have been hanging out with some different animals!While it was a lovely trip - sharing a pool with , a dance with ...
16/11/2024

The have been hanging out with some different animals!

While it was a lovely trip - sharing a pool with , a dance with and at Blueys World, and hanging out with amazing friends, there really is

I have seen on reddit and across the internet the question posed of - if an animal wore pants, how would they wear them?...
05/11/2024

I have seen on reddit and across the internet the question posed of - if an animal wore pants, how would they wear them?

Fear not, I have the answer…and it comes from nature itself!

Belted Galloway cattle have provided us with it! Having a belt across its middle, animals could only wear pants on their rear legs.

So now you know - but what is a - like my beloved they are native to Scotland (Galloway in fact!)
They have adapted to living on harsh terrain and while primarily bred for meat, they are also amazing at conservational grazing - or like our , because of their compact size, make excellent hairy lawnmowers, or

The question answered, and now you know more about the beautiful belted Galloway too 😊

This is Milly - she is petrified of fireworks.Before you run out to buy fireworks for this year, think of Milly and ho...
31/10/2024

This is Milly - she is petrified of fireworks.
Before you run out to buy fireworks for this year, think of Milly and how petrified and distressed she will be.
Consider going to a public display this year and with the money you save consider a donation to your
local

The or complete with a coo with the view!
12/10/2024

The or complete with a coo with the view!

Goodbye Swedish sauna, hello scandi chic!Our back hall is long and lacking light- changing the dark brown carpet and woo...
17/09/2024

Goodbye Swedish sauna, hello scandi chic!

Our back hall is long and lacking light- changing the dark brown carpet and wood walls to laminate and a fresh light paint has made a massive difference.

Just need to dress it up with some colourful artwork, most of which has been in storage since we moved nearly three years ago!

Well done - you have done an amazing job!

Playpen chickens!The neighbour was having trees felled behind the house, to keep the ladies safe from falling branches...
06/06/2024

Playpen chickens!

The neighbour was having trees felled behind the house, to keep the ladies safe from falling branches and the noise of the chainsaw, they had a temporary home made on the front lawn for the day.

All safely back in their house now, minus the trees!

Being a isn’t all fun stuff - but hopefully the new drainage means we won’t flood again! - what absolute legends! Thank...
02/06/2024

Being a isn’t all fun stuff - but hopefully the new drainage means we won’t flood again!

- what absolute legends! Thank you so much for all your hard mahi, next time can I please have a go in the ?!

An amazing sight this far north - the southern auroras came and danced across our skies tonight!What else can be said, e...
11/05/2024

An amazing sight this far north - the southern auroras came and danced across our skies tonight!

What else can be said, except stunning! (Even with a little bit of light pollution!)

As daylight savings ends tonight and the clocks go back, it signals the start of feeding the paddock dog…don’t worry, sh...
06/04/2024

As daylight savings ends tonight and the clocks go back, it signals the start of feeding the paddock dog…don’t worry, she let us know!

Happy Easter from the Thank you to our ‘chick, chick, chick, chick, chickens for laying a little egg for me’!I was sing...
30/03/2024

Happy Easter from the

Thank you to our ‘chick, chick, chick, chick, chickens for laying a little egg for me’!

I was singing that song the other day to some very confused faces….do you know it? ?

The two lawnmowers…1. Both cost money to maintain 🐮 🚜2. One cuts 🚜 and one munches the grass 🐮 3. One is easy to direct...
30/03/2024

The two lawnmowers…

1. Both cost money to maintain 🐮 🚜
2. One cuts 🚜 and one munches the grass 🐮
3. One is easy to direct to get straight lines 🚜
4. One can’t get into the edges well 🚜 the other excels in keeping the grass down (especially fence lines) 🐮
5. One has a complimentary fertiliser service 🐮
6. One is more economical than the other….

The truth is, we wouldn’t be without either!

Autumn has arrived!A bit miserable, followed by a lot of rain - with the temperatures dropping….at least it gives the gr...
23/03/2024

Autumn has arrived!

A bit miserable, followed by a lot of rain - with the temperatures dropping….at least it gives the grass a good water!

Before, during and after….The vege beds were a little bit out of control after being more than a bit neglected lately.An...
15/03/2024

Before, during and after….

The vege beds were a little bit out of control after being more than a bit neglected lately.

An hour of manpower from , pulling the old, adding compost and chicken fertiliser and we are good to go for autumn veg.

While the rain is usually unwelcome, it has ensured a good watering for these beauties

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